Lionel Messi returns to Argentina ahead of emotional farewell match with national team
- Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina on Friday ahead of his farewell match with the national team.
- Messi is scheduled to face Benin in a friendly match in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, marking his final appearance for the team he led to the 2022 World Cup title.
- The Argentine Football Association said the match aims to give “the best player in the world” the home farewell he deserves.
- Messi’s retirement ends a 21-year international career that included 125 goals.
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The captain of Argentina arrived this Friday in his hometown along with his family, from the United States.
On Tuesday, October 6th, Lionel Messi’s last performance with Argentina’s T-shirt will be held in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina ahead of emotional farewell match wi
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina on Friday ahead of his farewell game with the national team. Messi is set to play in a friendly match against Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday in
The Argentine captain arrived in his hometown prior to next Tuesday's engagement with Benin at the Monumental Stadium, a meeting that will mark the official closure of his career with the Albiceleste before the local public.
The captain decided to end his 21-year-old international career with the albiceleste coat, leaving 125 goals and a world title as a legacy in 2022.
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